About Us

Discipleship is about walking with others as they grow in their relationship with Jesus. At Alton Church of God, we focus on teaching, mentoring, and guiding believers of all ages. Our goal is to equip disciples who will continue to disciple others.

Our Values

We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. 


Love

We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.


Worship

We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in scripture, and that draws us closer to Him.


Service

We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.


Evangelism

We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word.


Discipleship

We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.


Stewardship

We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community.


Unity

We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.


Holiness

We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.


Mission

We seek to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of Jesus Christ in our region and beyond.

Our Beliefs

Alton Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.

  • The Bible

    In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.

  • The Trinity

    In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

  • Jesus Christ

    That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.

  • Salvation

    That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

  • Sanctification

    In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.

  • Holiness

    Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people.

  • The Holy Spirit

    In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.

  • Spiritual Gifts

    In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost.

  • Water Baptism

    In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

  • Divine Healing

    Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.

  • Communion & Foot Washing

    In the Lord’s Supper and washing of the saints’ feet.

  • Christ’s Return

    In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.

  • Eternity

    In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.